The blessed wives of Holy Prophet (P.B.U.H) are called “Ummahat-Ul-Momineen”,which means “Mothers of Muslims”. They played a major role in providing Islamic teachings to the Muslims. Therefore it’s obligatory on every Muslim to respect them. Holy Prophet (P.B.U.H) had 11 wives. A short account of all of them is given as follows. 1. SAYYADAH KHADIJAH (RADI ALLAHU ANHA) This noble lady belonged to the Quraish tribe. She is also known as Khatijat-ul-Kubra or Khadijah the Great. Holy Prophet (P.B.U.H) married her when he was 25 years old and she was 40 years old. She was a very devoted wife and companion and was always ready to stand by Holy Prophet (P.B.U.H) in all trials and tribulations. She proved to be an immense support and help to the Cause of Islam. She passed away at the age of 65 years on the 11th of Ramadan. Holy Prophet (P.B.U.H) has said about her: The noblest women of the world are Sayyadah Mariam (Alaih-I-Salaam) and Sayyadah Khadijah (Radi-Allahu-Anha). (Bukhari Shareef) 2. SAYYADAH SAUDA (RADI ALLAHU ANHA) Sayyadah Sauda (Radi-Allahu-Anha) was a widow and the daughter of Sayyadah Zama (Radi-Allahu- Anhu). She married Holy Prophet (P.B.U.H) after the death of Sayyadah Khadijah (Radi-Allahu-An ha). At that time Holy Prophet (P.B.U.H) was 55 years old. She was generous, affectionate and kind. Holy Prophet (P.B.U.H) married her because he needed someone to care for his children so that he could concentrate on the heavy responsibilities of Prophet hood. Sayyadah Sauda (Radi-Allahu-An ha) passed away in 55 A.H. 3. SAYYADAH AISHA SIDDIQUE (RADI ALLAHU ANHA) She was the daughter of Sayyiduna Abu Bakr (Radi-Allahu-Anhu) and was unmarried. She had sound knowledge of Islam and was very religious. Sayyadah Aisha (Radi-Allahu -Anha) led a very simple life without comfort and luxury. She used to dress up very simply. She also participated in Holy Wars and used to provide water and nurse injured people at the time of battle. She performed Hajj every year. She served Holy Prophet (P.B.U.H) with utmost devotion and he loved her very much. She led a very pious life. When Holy Prophet (P.B.U.H) passed away, she was 25 years old. Thereafter, she lived for another 48 years and saw the rule of all the four Caliphs. She is remembered for her intelligence, intuition, and knowledge of Hadith, principles of religion, Arabic literature and piety. She became a great Madani (person of Madinatul Munawwarah) scholar and knew several thousand Ahadith by heart. Holy Prophet (P.B.U.H) himself used to teach her and answer her questions. She also used to teach other women. A great Scholar, Imam Zahri (Radi –Allahu-Anhu) has said about her: Sayyadah Aisha (Radi-Allahu-Anhas) knowledge will surpass the knowledge of all the males and Mothers of the Faithful put together. 4. SAYYADAH HAFSA (RADI ALLAHU ANHA) She was the daughter of Sayyiduna Umar Farooq (Radi-Allahu-Anhu) and was a widow. In 2 or 3 A.H. Holy Prophet (P.B.U.H) married her. She was a very learned person and spent most of her time in reading and writing. Holy Prophet (P.B.U.H) had personally taught her. She was also given the original hand-written copy of the Holy Quran to keep. She was a very pious lady. She passed away in the month of Shabaan 45 A.H. 5. SAYYADAH ZAYNAB BINT-E-KHAZEEMA (RADI ALLAHU ANHA) She was a widow. Moved by her piety and self- sacrifice, Holy Prophet (P.B.U.H) married her in 3 A.H. Sayyadah Zaynab (Radi-Allahu-Anha) was a very kind-hearted lady and ever ready to help the poor and destitute. She would spend all her income on charity and was called Ummul Masaakin or Mother of the Poor. She passed away within three months of her marriage and was buried in “Jannatul Baqi”. 6. SAYYADAH UMME SALMAH (RADI ALLAHU ANHA) She was the daughter of Abu Ummayyah Sohail. When her husband passed away she was left with four children (2 sons and 2 daughters) and had no means of maintenance. Holy Prophet (P.B.U.H) married her in the month of Shawwal in 4 A.H. She was very beautiful and used to live a very pious life. She did all kinds of good works. She was very learned and had a good knowledge of Hadith. She was able to teach others on Islamic matters. She outlived all the Ummahaatul Momineen (blessed wives of Holy Prophet P.B.U.H) and passed away at the age of 84 years in 63 A.H. 7. SAYYADAH ZAINAB BINT-E-JAHSH (RADI ALLAHU ANHA) She was the daughter of Jahsh bin Rabah and married Sayyiduna Zaid bin Harris (Radi-Allahu- Anhu), the adopted son of Holy Prophet (P.B.U.H). After her divorce, she married Holy Prophet (P.B.U.H) in 5 A.H., when he was 58 years old. She was very generous to the poor people of Madinatul Munawwarah. She passed away at the age of 53 years in 20 A.H. and was buried in Jannatul Baqi. She prepared the cloth of her coffin with her own hands. When she passed away, Sayyadah Aisha (Radi-Allahu-Anha) said about her: Alas, the pious respected lady is no more and has left the orphans and widows broken-hearted. 8. SAYYADAH UMME HABIBAH (RADI ALLAHU ANHA) She was the daughter of Sayyiduna Abu Sufyaan (Radi-Allahu-Anhu) and a widow. Holy Prophet (P.B.U.H) married her when she was 36-37 years old in 6-7 A.H. She was a dedicated wife and feared Almighty Allah a lot. She had much regard for the poor and prayed a lot for the Muslims. She passed away at the age of 73 in 44 A.H. 9. SAYYADAH SAFIYAH (RADI ALLAHU ANHA) She was a Jewess and taken captive during the Battle of Khaibar. Holy Prophet (P.B.U.H) married her in 7 A.H. This made a great impact on the Jews, and as a result, many accepted Islam. She was very dignified in her behavior, patient and polite. She was very much attached to Holy Prophet (P.B.U.H) and he had great regards for her. She was also very generous and kind- hearted. She was very learned. She passed away at the age of 50 and is buried in Jannatul Baqi. 10. SAYYADAH MAYMUNA (RADI ALLAHU ANHA) She was a widow. Holy Prophet (P.B.U.H) married her in the month of Shawwal when she was 51 years old. Her marriage also made many people accept Islam. She was very pious and humble and fond of advising Muslim women and freeing slaves. She was very learned. She passed away in 51 A.H. 11. SAYYADAH MARIA QIBTIYA (RADI ALLAHU ANHA) She belonged to an Egyptian tribe called “Qubti”. She accepted Islam and Holy Prophet (P.B.U.H) married her. Her marriage also improved the relationship with the Egyptians. She also gave birth to a son who died in his childhood. She passed away 5 years after her son passed away and is buried in Jannat-ul-Baqi. The responsibilities and duties of the wives of the Holy Prophet (P.B.U.H) differ from those of other women. They are unique in honor, respect and dignity. It is stated in the Holy Quran that: “His (Holy Prophet P.B.U.H’s) wives are their (Muslims’) mothers.
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